Kootenay Crust Ba-aa-ah… When I was about 19 I wrote a simple poem, probably in anthropology 101, that began, “We are born on Earth, a…
Listening for Meadowlarks
Under Swansea By Bob Ede This is a favorite time of year of mine. The snow is deep in the mountain passes and the creeks…
Where can I sign up for Tools 101?
Construction Questions By Menno Dueck Fact or myth? Men are born knowing everything about power tools. Mike and Stuart have different views when it comes…
The perfect way to close out the ski season
By Krista Nebloch Kimberley Alpine Resort’s Annual Spring Splash and Dummy Downhill closed out the ski season in style April 6/7, even if the weather…
Jeers and cheers re: Galena Church
Letter to the Editor 1. Jeers to the person(s) who lit the fire inside the Historic Galena Church. We almost lost a historical landmark. Give…
It’s time to call him out!
Election 2013 Just short days into the official election, the “Billion Dollar Man” aka NDP leader Adrian Dix has not had the courage to show…
Obituary for Norman Lyle Eidsness “Ike”
Norman Lyle Eidsness “Ike” 1926-2013 Norman passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 86 1/2…
Obituary for Deborah Marie Blais “Debbie”
Deborah Marie Blais 1957-2013 Born in Gilbert Plains Manitoba, October 25 1957, Debbie passed away suddenly in Marysville, B.C. on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at…
Road safety partner recognized by RCMP
A recently retired East Kootenay tow operator and his wife were recently recognized and thanked for over 35 years of work in road safety partnership….
The long, dusty road to Dembi Dolo
Perceptions by Gerry Warner Crowded like sardines in a tin, a sweaty but eager, collection of volunteers from the Tri-Cities area packed into a four-wheel…